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June 1, 2023
Sonya Allen
Meridian City Planning Department
33 E Broadway Avenue #102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: H-2023-0008/5317 W Franklin Road/Shoemaker Franklin Business Center with Storage
Feedback has been requested regarding a proposed annexation and rezone from RUT (Rural
Urban Transition) to L-I (Light Industrial) for the future development of an industrial
warehouse and self-storage units on 14-acres located at 5317 W Franklin Road, within the
Meridian Area of City Impact.
Land Use
The Land Use Map of the Meridian Comprehensive Plan,as adopted by Ada County,designates
the property as Mixed Employment within the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area (Ten Mile
SAP), which allows for a diversity of land uses such as office, research and development, light
industrial, and low-density suburban-style developments. As such, the proposed industrial
warehouse and self-storage units are compatible with the adopted Land Use Map.
Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
Ada County is not in support of the application due to the fact that the proposed development
is not providing for a mix of uses as supported by the City of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan
and the City's Ten Mile SAP as follows:
Goal 3.06.00: Ensure a variety and balance of land uses within the Area of City Impact.
Goal 3.06.02B:Encourage and support mixed-use areas that provide the benefits of being able
to live, shop, dine, play, and work in close proximity, thereby reducing vehicle trips, and
enhancing overall livability and sustainability.
Ten Mile SAP: For the purposes of the Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan, mixed use is
defined as development that fits the following three criteria that distinguish it from a multi-use
development:
• A development with three or more significant income producing uses
• A development with significant functional and physical integration
• A development in conformance with a coherent plan
Ada County is in support of the application as the proposed development includes a future
access to the south and right-of-way dedication for a future east/west collector street, which is
supported by the City of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Ten Mile Interchange
Specific Area Plan. These plans encourage developments to include multimodal connectivity
and transit-oriented goals as follows:
Goal CC2.1 (a): Develop a street network that interconnects and distributes vehicle, bicycle,
and pedestrian traffic to multiple streets.
Principle GDP-N.1(a): Provide a continuous network of sidewalks, bicycle, and pedestrian
paths, and roadways to connect different areas of neighborhoods.
Goal SW-C1.2:Particular attention should be paid to new development to ensure compatibility
with existing development including street system interconnections.
Goal SW-C2:Improve street system connectivity.
Ada County is in support of the application as the proposed industrial use is close the state
interstate, I-84, and the future extension of the state highway, SH-16. The City of Meridian's
Comprehensive Plan and the City's Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan does encourage
industrial use development as follows:
Goal 3.06.02D: Plan for industrial areas with convenient access to state highways or the rail
corridor, where appropriate.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Stacey Yarrington
Community&Regional Planner
Ada County Development Services